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Magazines Deliver Smiles, Monthly

by Raechelle Masuda

July 27, 2009

Do you subscribe to magazines? I used to love getting magazine subscriptions before I had children. Now I am not sure I would have the time to read them each month! One bonus is the Halifax Public Libraries have an awesome selection of magazines that we can browse when we are there (older editions are available to be checked out as well).
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Book Reviews

by Raechelle Masuda

November 24, 2008

All this month here at The Savvy Source we have shared our favourite books, story times and websites. What I was unaware of was the massive collection of reviews of books that The Savvy Source has . I know have a resource for tons of library visits! I am so excited to read more of these great books to our preschooler. Here are five of our favourite books that were also listed on The Savvy  Read more...

The One Place We Cannot Live Without

by Raechelle Masuda

November 24, 2008

As a child I loved the library. Where I grew up it was an old library that smelled of old books and totally had an amazing children's area that was quite large and developed. Since I was a book worm to the core, it was always a place that I could not get enough of. When my daughter was born we starting going to the library. There was a babies program that taught the parents how to tell  Read more...

Literary Travel with Children

by Raechelle Masuda

November 13, 2008

I disappeared this week. My husband was heading out to give a talk in Prince Edward Island and at the last minute we decided to make it a family trip. Usually traveling with children includes much planning, packing and preparation. Instead we winged it this time and we had a blast! I have always wanted to visit Prince Edward Island. As a child I was absolutely engrossed with the Anne of  Read more...

The Joy of Storytime

by Raechelle Masuda

November 11, 2008

As I mentioned yesterday I read a lot of stories aloud to my children. So where do I turn when my voice grows horse, my eyes get weary and my need for caffeine is overwhelming? STORYTIME! Preschoolers love storytime. If you can find an awesome storyteller you have it made. The Halifax Public Libraries have the greatest programs for preschoolers. If you haven't attended one of their  Read more...

A Book that Inspires Wonder

by Raechelle Masuda

November 03, 2008

When The Opinionated Parent , first approached me to review the book, " Child of Wonder: Nurturing Creative & Naturally Curious Children " by Ginger Carlson, in e-book form, I was so thrilled at the opportunity as creativity is so my thing. Unfortunately, as geeky as I am I could not bring myself to the computer to read a book. Blogs, geeky news, email *cough* games, were all  Read more...

More of Our Favorite Activities and Things to Do in halifax

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Creatures & Critters:
Our Urban Jungle

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Do, Re, Mi! Places to Hear, Sing & Play a Tune

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Artistic Endeavors:
Our Favorite Art Venues

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Room to Run:
Run, Jump & Wiggle Outdoors

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Rainy & Quiet Days:
Cozy & Crazy Indoor Fun

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A Sense of History:
Our City's Stories

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Tot's Science Fair:
Science & Nature Sites

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Splash, Spray, Play! Local Spots to Get Wet

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The Most Fun in Life Is Free!

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The Best of... Our Top Can't-Live-Without Spots

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